Visual designer Rachel McClung lists 19 pivotal moments in graphic design, going back several thousand years to paint a bigger picture of the evolution of graphic design. She moves from ancient Egypt’s hieroglyphics, to the printing press and other turn of the century innovations, both in technology and creative thinking, and concludes with the most recent advances in the tech world today.

"Presentation of the Day" on May 3, 2013.

Jessica Dunker, president and CEO of the Iowa Restaurant Association, recounts her “Nights with the STARs,” a series of events in which she works with refugee children. The children are international refugees who cannot be repatriated, and the charity works to acclimate the refugees to American society, and on Wednesday nights volunteers come out to socialize and play with the refugees in an attempt to help them bond and truly become a part of the society.

Sara Kobilka speaks about her experiences in the educational system, her multidisciplinary interests, and the relationship between creative and scientific fields. She talks about the wide variety of people she has met between her work and social activities, and how knowing people in different fields of work can be beneficial for anyone.

Sara Hopkins talks about her low budget trip around the world, and gives out some tips on how to save money and maximize the amount of travel a small budget can buy. She recounts some of her favorite experiences around the world, from western Europe to Asia.

Edward Cupps examines the thin line between design and art, and voices his opinion on where the separation begins. He uses famous example of both art and design, many of which appear similar to the other on the surface, to support his theory. 

One of the co-owners of Saturday Manufacturing, Brian Sauer, explains the roots and logic behind his company’s fascination with pancakes. He explains exactly what a pancake is, where the recipe originated, how it evolved, and the art of making a proper American pancake.

"Presentation of the Day" on March 5, 2013.

Mason Groban, the owner of an Iowa winery, explains how he came to turn the family farm into a vineyard. He goes into the process of winemaking, from the cultivation of the vines, and the different strains of grapes, through all the steps until the wine finally rests in a cask.

Consultant Alan Feirer shares one of his favorite personal traditions, the annual night of gluttony, a night of eating and drinking he embarks on every year with one of his closest friends. Over the course of the night, the pair both eat and drink more than an entire day’s worth of calories, in a tradition which Alan uses to stay in touch with his carefree, irreverent side.